14 November, 2012

Well, the holiday season is finally here again! And since we had SO much fun last year- sharing images of our homes all decorated for the holidays - let's do it again. For those of you who have been long-time readers, you'll know how MUCH I love decorating for the holidays. The smell of fresh cedar. The feel of pine sap on my fingers. Maybe some holiday music on the stereo.

Don't fret - you'll get to see what I've been doing at the house this year - but, I really want to see what y'all have been up to . . . So, I'm pleased to announce the third annual" Tartanscot Holiday Decorating Contest! "

There are three categories that you can enter :

1) Christmas Tree ( lights. ornaments. creativity. )

2) Dining Room ( it's one of the best times of the year to entertain. Let's see that dining table! )

3) Front Door ( wreaths and garland and lights, oh my. )

How to do it:

1) Decorate your home.

2) Take digital photos.

3) Email your images (along with your name and address) to "HolidayContest@SMWDesign.com"

But, don't think it will just be me here - throwing darts at the wall to see who's going to win. Tune in later this week to meet our panel of Celebrity Judges - a collection of designers and bloggers from around the world.

And it's not just for bragging rights - images of the winning entries will be posted here on Tartanscot during Christmas week - and I'll also be announcing our special prizes for the contest later in the week.

Now, for the small print:

THE CONTEST RULES -

CONTEST ENTRIES:

Contest begins on Friday November 30th and ends at 11:59

p.m., P.T. on Saturday December 15, 2011. Winners

will be announced on Friday, December 21, 2011.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

The contest is open to both interior designers and

design enthusiasts who want an opportunity to showcasetheir work in the 'Tartanscot Holiday Decorating Contest'.

HOW TO ENTER:

Submit clear photographs (up to a maximum of four photos per category)

of each room designed by you to (HolidayContest@SMWDesign.com). It

can be either your own personal home or a home designed by you for a

client, just as long as it is your OWN work.

Photograph from every angle, including close-ups and special details.

Images should be no larger than 1MB and in jpg format.

Provide your full name and address.

Cheers,

Scot

(all photography by Nicolas Smith from a party at my own home last holiday season)

Scot - this sounds so fun! Question, can we submit Christmas Decor that we may also use on our own sites or shall this be "First Run Photo" only material? :)...let me know. Have a few clients we are playing with! xo Ann McD.

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